Food & Beverage Packaging Line Solutions
Turnkey end-of-line systems that carry bottled beverages, canned food and cartoned goods from the case packer to the stretch-wrapped pallet. SunAura engineers the conveying, case erecting, case packing, palletizing, strapping and film wrapping around your SKU mix, with food-grade contact parts and quick recipe-based changeover built in.
Request a Quote View Process FlowEnd-of-Line Process Flow
A typical F&B installation runs two coordinated lines in parallel: a case-packing line that builds, packs and seals cases, and a palletizing line that stages, stacks, secures and wraps finished pallets. Both are driven by a single PLC and synchronized by upstream product flow.
Line A — Case Packing & Erection
Labeling Machine
Applies front/back or wrap-around labels at line speed
Film Sealing Machine
Groups and shrink-wraps multipacks or trays
Case Packing Robot
Loads bottles, cans or trays into RSC cases
Infeed Conveyor
Buffers and timing screw for even feed
Case Erector
Forms and bottom-seals corrugated cases
Product Pusher
Side-loads or top-loads product into open cases
Line B — Palletizing & Stretch Wrapping
Pallet Magazine
Auto-stores and dispenses empty wooden/plastic pallets
Palletizing Station
Robotic layer stacking with pattern library
Strapping Machine
Vertical/horizontal PET or PP banding
Rotary Arm Wrapper + Corner Protector
Stretch film wrap with auto corner board application
Outfeed Conveyor
Transports finished pallets to dispatch or AGV
Core Equipment Included
Every module below is designed and built in-house at our Qingdao plant, then integrated into a single line with one controls architecture and one warranty.
Palletizing Robot
Four-axis or gantry robot with adjustable gripper heads for cases, trays and cartons. Stores up to 50 pallet patterns per recipe.
View Palletizers →Strapping Machine
Automatic inline strapper for case bundles and pallet loads, with auto-threading and jam detection.
View Strapping Machines →Rotary Arm Stretch Wrapper
High-speed rotary arm wrapper for unstable or light loads; no pallet rotation required for soft drinks and bottled water.
View Stretch Wrapping Machines →Corner Protector Applicator
Automatically applies paper edge boards to all four corners before wrapping, protecting cases in transit.
Paired with Wrappers →Labeling Machine
Wrap-around, front-and-back or sleeve labeler rated for up to 400 containers/min with vision verification.
View Labeling Machines →Film Sealing / Shrink Machine
Film bundler with heat shrink tunnel for multipack trays, reducing secondary carton cost.
View Shrink Tunnels →Case Packing Robot
Robotic case packer for bottles, cans, jars and pouches; top-load or side-load configuration to suit your plant layout.
View Case Packers →Case Erector
Automatic horizontal case former with hot-melt or tape bottom seal, handles RSC and HSC cartons up to 20 cartons/min.
View Case Erectors →Conveyor System
Modular belt, tabletop chain and roller conveyors with side guides, transfers and accumulators, all food-grade compatible.
View Conveyors →Typical Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Typical Value |
|---|---|
| Line Capacity | 20–60 cartons/min (equivalent to 12,000–36,000 bottles/hr depending on pack count) |
| Equipment Count | 8–12 integrated units per line |
| Footprint | Approx. 15 × 8 m (layout-dependent; refined in 3D plant layout drawing) |
| Power Supply | 380V / 50Hz, 3-phase, approx. 45 kW total connected load |
| Compressed Air | 0.6–0.8 MPa, approx. 1.5 m³/min |
| Control System | Siemens or Allen-Bradley PLC with 10″ color HMI, Profinet / Modbus TCP |
| Operating Temperature | 5–45 °C ambient (washdown-rated option available) |
| Noise Level | ≤ 75 dB(A) measured at 1 m from equipment |
Typical values, customizable based on project requirements. Final figures confirmed after product sample review and 3D layout design.
Why This Line Works for Food & Beverage
Flexible Multi-Format Handling
Bottles, cans, jars, pouches and cartons move through the same line with stored recipes. Grippers, guides and pattern files switch automatically when the SKU changes.
Food-Grade Stainless Construction
All product-contact parts use 304 (or 316 on request) stainless steel with washdown-rated enclosures, rounded frames and no flat surfaces that trap product.
Reduced Labor Cost
Automating case packing, palletizing and wrapping typically removes 4–6 manual stations per shift and cuts repetitive-motion injury risk on the packing floor.
Fast SKU Changeover
Recipe-based changeover under 15 minutes, with auto-adjusted guides, robot programs and labeler settings — no hand tools or re-measuring required.
Application Scenarios
Bottled & Canned Beverages
Water, carbonated soft drinks, juices, tea and beer in PET, glass or aluminum cans. Includes multipack film bundling and mixed-SKU palletizing.
Cartoned Dry Goods
Snacks, cereals, biscuits, tea bags, instant noodles and powdered mixes. Top-loaded into RSC cases and stacked to stable retail-ready pallets.
Dairy Products
Milk cartons, yogurt cups, cheese blocks and butter packs. Washdown-compatible construction with gentle handling to prevent crushing of soft packs.
Manufactured & Certified to Global Standards
48,000㎡ Factory
In-house fabrication in Qingdao, China
CE Certified
Machinery Directive compliant
ISO 9001
Quality management system
SGS Inspected
Third-party factory audit passed
12-Month Warranty
Parts & labor from commissioning
Lifetime Support
Remote diagnostics & spare parts
Food & Beverage Packaging FAQ
How fast can the line switch between bottle sizes and carton formats?
Changeover is recipe-based and typically under 15 minutes. Operators select the SKU on the HMI; the case erector adjusts carton blank width, the case packer loads the matching robot program, the labeler shifts to the correct label reel, and the palletizer recalls the saved layer pattern. No hand tools are needed on guided assemblies.
Is the equipment suitable for washdown and humid filling environments?
Yes. We offer a washdown variant with IP65-rated enclosures, stainless-steel frames, sloped surfaces and food-grade lubricants. Conveyor belts are FDA-compliant plastic or stainless. This is commonly specified for dairy, bottled water and ready-to-drink juice lines.
Can the line handle mixed pallet patterns and retail-ready trays?
Absolutely. The palletizing robot stores up to 50 layer patterns, including mixed-SKU retail-ready configurations, layer sheets, and pick-and-place of dividers. We regularly build lines that serve both warehouse distribution and shelf-ready retail palletizing from the same machine.
How do you prevent product contamination on the packaging line?
All contact surfaces are polished stainless or food-grade polymer; moving parts are enclosed; and the design eliminates flat shelves where product debris can collect. Optional add-ons include an ionizing air rinse before labeling and a metal detector / vision check station at the case packer outlet.
Design a Food & Beverage Line Around Your SKUs
Send us your product list, pack counts, daily output and a rough plant layout. Our engineers will come back with a 3D layout, equipment list and budget estimate within one business day.
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